What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Knock?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Knock is to train and fly which costs €70 - €210 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Knock?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Knock is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Knock?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Knock. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Knock Main St Opp Colemans via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Knock?

The distance between Preston and Knock is 519 km.

How do I travel from Preston to Knock without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Knock without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 16h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Preston to Knock?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Preston to Knock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Knock bus from?

Preston to Knock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Knock bus arrive?

Preston to Knock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Knock?

There are 69+ hotels available in Knock.

Preston to Knock - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Knock by train, plane, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)MAN - NOC
5h 19m
€103–301
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
9h 23m
€71–207
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
5. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Knock Main St Opp Colemans64
16h 47m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Knock Main St Opp Colemans64
18h 10m
€100–197
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Knock Main St Opp Colemans64
18h 22m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)LPL - NOC
5h 15m
€117–380
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
8h 19m
€80–286
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Knock Main St Opp Colemans
9h 17m
€74–298
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Knock
8h 38m
€110–201

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.1 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Knock, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Knock. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Knock Airport, then take the bus to Knock Main St Opp Colemans. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Knock Main St Opp Colemans via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre in around 16h 47m.

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